Head Chemistry 1 Post-Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) 294 views

Head Chemistry

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) is inviting qualified, honest, self-motivated and experienced applicants for the following post of Head Chemistry — 1 Post.

Reporting to: The Director-General

The incumbent will be responsible for the following among other duties:

• Lead, manage, supervise, authorize and implement Chemistry division activities in the chemical analysis of medicines and other medical products for quality, efficacy and safety and ensure compliance with required specifications and MASCA Act
• Plan, implement and review Chemistry laboratory strategic goals and annual work plans in line with the MCAZ corporate strategy;
• Manage and adhere to approved budget;
• Lead in resource mobilization for project activities;
• Manage and monitor projects performance and fund utilization for defined budget projects to meet timelines;
• Advise and consult MCAZ Committees on relevant technical issues pertaining to Chemistry laboratory;
• Facilitate timeous procurement of laboratory equipment , reagents , chemicals and consumables;
• Manage and ensures proper equipment management including maintenance, service, calibration and internal qualifications are performed timeously;
• Develop, Implement and maintain the Chemistry laboratory Regulatory Centre of Excellence (RCORE) status in Quality Assurance of medicines;
• Provide strategic leadership in the implementation and retention of chemistry accreditation and certification status in ISO 17025, ISO 9001, WHO Prequalification and WHO GBT laboratory review and testing function;
• Plan and implement analytical methods validations, transfer and verification of compendia methods for use in the laboratory and provide expert advice in all analytical problems and challenges; g

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in either Chemistry, Applied chemistry, Chemical Technology or equivalent.
• MBA/MBL/MSc in Strategic Management Degree will be an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in management capacity in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Quality Control or Regulatory Quality Control Laboratory.
• At least five (5) years post qualifying experience in Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance of medicines in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or Regulatory environment.
• Expert practical knowledge in Laboratory QMS implementation in ISO 17025, 9001 and WHO Prequalification programme.
• Expert knowledge in Quality Control and Quality Assurance of medicines.
• Expert knowledge in analytical instrumentation and equipment management and excellent analytical skills.
• Good people management skills and a team player.
• Business-minded and strategic thinker
• Excellent communication and report writing skills